Description
Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Chicken delivers a mouthwatering experience with its golden, crunchy coating and juicy chicken. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, allowing you to impress without the fuss. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with salads, pastas, or as a sandwich filling. Enjoy the delightful crunch and savory taste that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture until fully covered.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the chicken without overcrowding.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For extra crunchiness, dip the chicken in beaten egg before coating it in breadcrumbs. - You can substitute Parmesan with cheddar or add herbs like thyme for more flavor variations.